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Affirming faith communities join Pride Month celebrations across Washington to heal historic wounds

Religious organizations across Washington are joining Pride Month events, offering support, visibility and healing for LGBTQ+ people of faith.

Faith Events Northwest: May 31–June 7

From a Nez Perce author event and Buddhist teachings to Jewish community gatherings, explore upcoming faith events across the Inland Northwest.

Trinity Lutheran’s new pastor settles into life in Pullman

Chris Hogstad begins ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pullman, focusing on authentic community, student connection and long-term church growth.

Rev. Andrea ‘Andy’CastroLang to be recognized as pastor emerita at Westminster UCC

Westminster UCC in Spokane will honor former pastor Rev. Andrea CastroLang with the title pastor emerita for her leadership and community impact.

TEDxSpokane speaker built a career on teaching others to laugh at their problems

TEDxSpokane speaker Brooklyn Dicent shares how comedy, hypnotherapy and mindset shifts shaped her work as a “Chief Happiness Officer.”

Spokane’s New Roots garden grows food security and community for refugees

Spokane’s New Roots community garden helps refugee families grow culturally familiar foods, strengthen food security and create opportunities for youth.

After 14 years, UU Church of the Palouse pastor heads to North Carolina

Rev. Elizabeth Stevens, who has led the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse since 2012, is preparing to leave for a new ministry in North Carolina.

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